Human remains found in shallow grave in Big Tujunga Canyon

LAKE VIEW TERRACE - Human remains were found today near a shallow grave that was spotted two weeks ago in Big Tujunga Canyon, sheriff's deputies said.

Homicide detectives and a sheriff's search and rescue team were sent up Big Tujunga Canyon Road, about 3 miles into the Angeles National Forest, above the Lake View Terrace section of Los Angeles, the Sheriff's Department said.

Deputies went to the same rural area Jan. 9 on a report from hikers who said they found an apparent shallow grave - but no human remains - at Big Tujunga Canyon Road, mile marker 2.92, according to a department statement.

Detectives were waiting for the arrival of the Los Angeles County Coroner's Special Operations Response Team today.

Sheriff's homicide detectives asked anyone with any information regarding the human remains to call them at (323) 890-5500.